Rapid On-Site Environmental Sampling and Analysis of Propellant Stabilizers and Their Decomposition Products by Portable Sampling and Thin-Layer Chromatography Kits.

Haas, J. S. ; Gonzalez, M. A.

Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee

关键词: Sampling;    Analysis;    Propellants;    Explosives;    Land use;   

RP-ID  :  DE200415007613

学科分类：工程和技术（综合）

美国|英语

来源: National Technical Reports Library

【 摘 要 】

Sustainable future use of land containing unexploded ordnance requires extensive field assessments, cleanup, and restoration. The ordnance is generally semi-exposed or buried in pits and, because of aging, needs to be handled with caution. Being able to characterize the ordnance in the field to minimize handling, as well as to distinguish it from inert mock material, greatly facilitates assessments and clean-up. We have developed unique sample preparation methodologies and a portable thin-layer chromatography (TLC) kit technology for rapid field screening and quantitative assessment of stabilizer content in propellants and, energetic materials (explosives) in environmental scenarios.